Entries from August 2008

Everex CloudBooks with 8.9 Inch Screen for Japan

August 28, 2008

Everex Japan has announced two new UMPCs, the CloudBook CE1220J and CloudBook CE1221J. These mini laptops come with a very usable 8.9″ screen at 1024×600 resolution and yet, they are about the same size as the earlier 7-inch CloudBooks. These CloudBooks run on the Windows XP operating system and feature VIA 1.20GHz processor, 1Gb RAM, […]

Everex CloudBook CE1210J Appears in Japan

August 28, 2008

The Everex CloudBook CE1210J is the second CloudBook model to appear in Japan. Similar to the earlier CE1200J, the new UMPC comes with Microsoft Windows XP operating system. The differences are that CE1210J comes with an integrated webcam instead of the modular version found in the older CE1200J. The touchpad has also moved to a […]

Sungju Computer to Launch Tango Toy Netbook in South Korea

August 27, 2008

Sungju Computer, creator of the TangoX Nano mini laptop, has announced the Tango Toy Netbook in South Korea. The 8.9 inch netbook from Sungju Computer appears on its brochure in an attractive pink casing, surely going to be a hit with the female market.

Specifications wise, it’s similar to many of the netbooks already out in […]

More Reviews of 10.2 inch Elonex Webbook

August 23, 2008

Since I last reported on the free Elonex Webbook, reviews on the mini laptop have surfaced on the internet. How does the Elonex Webbook fare?
At PC Advisor, it scored 3 out of 5.
The Elonex Webbook is a mini laptop being promoted exclusively by The Carphone Warehouse – for ‘free’ with a new two-year Orange […]

Sylvania g Netbook MESO Review by LaptopMag

August 22, 2008

Considering the Sylvania g Netbook MESO preorder? Why not take a look at this review by LaptopMag first before deciding?
LaptopMag wasn’t too impressed with the new Netbook from Sylvania and rated it 2.5/5. Here’s an excerpt of their findings:
Pros
* Sleek, simple Linux OS
* Available in multiple colors
* Small footprint
* Decent battery life
Cons
* Off-putting design
* Cramped […]